Morgan Kroll
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Vanderbilt launches new group for Asian American and Pacific Islander alumni
Vanderbilt has launched a new alumni affinity group for Vanderbilt’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, supporting the diaspora and beyond. The AAPI Association of Vanderbilt Alumni (AAVA) aims to connect alumni with one another as well as with current students and the broader Vanderbilt community. Read MoreJan 19, 2022
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Bass Military Scholar Andrew Hodlin awarded John S. Beasley II Scholarship
First-year Vanderbilt Law School student Andrew Hodlin has been awarded the John S. Beasley II Scholarship as part of Vanderbilt University’s Bass Military Scholars Program, which welcomed its third cohort of military veterans this fall. Read MoreOct 20, 2021
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Vanderbilt Family Weekend celebrates Commodore community
More than 3,000 parents, siblings, grandparents, students and others celebrated Family Weekend Oct. 1–3, as Vanderbilt University welcomed families to campus for three days of special events. Read MoreOct 6, 2021
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Vanderbilt Law School announces $10M gift from private-equity entrepreneur Justin Ishbia, JD’04
Alumnus and Vanderbilt University Board of Trust member Justin Ishbia, JD’04, has donated $10 million to Vanderbilt Law School to support key strategic priorities within the school and to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s premier institutions for legal scholarship. Read MoreOct 6, 2021
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Commodore Launch events welcome students and families to Vanderbilt community
Vanderbilt welcomes the Class of 2025 at the Nashville Commodore Launch event, which was held at the home of John Lutz, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations. (Anne Rayner) Nearly 50 Commodore Launch events were held across the U.S. this summer to welcome the newest members of the… Read MoreAug 23, 2021
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Warren Haviland, JD’69, and Karen Heffron: Advocates for equality and access to legal services
Warren Haviland, JD’69, and Karen Heffron funded a charitable remainder unitrust that will eventually establish the Warren E. Haviland and Karen M. Heffron Summer Stipend. The stipend will provide financial support to students at Vanderbilt Law School who are pursuing public interest careers. Read MoreAug 18, 2021
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’Dores in Dialogue panelists discuss landmark Supreme Court case and harmful effects of anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation
LAVA, the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni, and the Vanderbilt Alumni Association explored the significance of a landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in an online ’Dores in Dialogue event June 22. Panelists also focused on the recent proliferation of legislation at the state level targeting the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Read MoreJul 12, 2021
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Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board welcomes new members
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association Board will welcome three new alumni leaders for three-year terms, beginning July 1: Shantell Hinton Hill, BE’06, MDiv’16; Bill Jung, BA’80; and Heiki Miki, MBA’96. Read MoreJun 21, 2021
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LAVA president aims to strengthen ties among Vanderbilt’s LGBTQIA+ alumni
Jay Larry, BA’14, JD’17, recounts his Vanderbilt story and his involvement to create a more inclusive alumni community as president of LAVA, the LGBTQIA+ Association of Vanderbilt Alumni. Read MoreJun 10, 2021
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Diermeier honors staff for ‘ingenuity, dedication and collaboration’ at first Spring Staff Assembly
Chancellor Daniel Diermeier held Vanderbilt University’s first Spring Staff Assembly on May 20 to share a state of the university address and present a new series of annual staff awards. Nearly 1,000 people attended the virtual event, which was streamed live from the Student Life Center. Read MoreMay 21, 2021
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Alumni couple McCartney and Jay Wilkins give $100,000 to Experience Vanderbilt
Grant Brown, president of Vanderbilt University’s Senior Class Fund, announced during the May 14 Graduates Day festivities that alumni couple McCartney Kay Wilkins, BS’01, and Jay Wilkins, BS’99, are doubling their initial gift to Experience Vanderbilt this year in honor of the Class of 2021. Read MoreMay 14, 2021
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Vandy United pop-up store benefiting student-athletes open through May 28
Through May 28, Commodore fans and friends can show their support for Vanderbilt student-athletes by purchasing Vandy United-themed shirts, totes, tumblers, stickers and more via an online store. Proceeds from the sale of items will benefit Vanderbilt scholarships and make a direct impact on student-athletes. Read MoreMay 14, 2021
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Vanderbilt awards endowed chairs to 11 faculty members
Vanderbilt University has selected 11 prominent faculty members who have distinguished themselves as pioneers and leaders in their fields to receive endowed chairs. Read MoreMay 12, 2021
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Vanderbilt names newest residential college in honor of Marieke and Jeff Rothschild
Vanderbilt University’s newest residential college will be named Rothschild College in recognition of the transformational $20 million gift that Marieke and Jeff Rothschild, BA’77, MS’79, made in 2016 to accelerate the development of the residential college system. The Rothschilds’ generous contribution has helped advance a key pillar of Vanderbilt’s academic strategic plan—enhancing the undergraduate residential experience. Read MoreApr 26, 2021
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Alumni Association Board’s philanthropic gifts endow fund supporting undergraduates
Vanderbilt University’s Alumni Association Board recently met its goal of endowing a fund supporting undergraduate students nearly two years ahead of schedule. Board members made gifts and pledges exceeding the initial goal of securing $100,000 in philanthropic support, allowing the fund to begin distributing awards to students this summer. Read MoreApr 21, 2021
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More than 7,600 members of Vanderbilt community support university on Giving Day
More than 7,600 members of the Vanderbilt community, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends, joined together on Giving Day, April 7, to donate more than $5 million to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership. Read MoreApr 8, 2021
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Faculty and staff invited to celebrate Giving Day today
Vanderbilt University’s annual Giving Day kicked off at midnight, and the entire university community is invited to celebrate this special event. Faculty and staff play a vital role in supporting Vanderbilt’s mission and are encouraged to consider extending their investment in the university by making a gift of any size to an area that is meaningful to them. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Celebrate Giving Day today with on-campus events and virtual concert
Giving Day is today. The entire Vanderbilt community is encouraged to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Celebrate Giving Day April 7 with on-campus events and virtual concert
Giving Day is April 7. This annual event is an opportunity for the entire university community to join together to help advance Vanderbilt’s mission of education, discovery and leadership by making a gift of any size. Read MoreApr 5, 2021
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Countdown to April 7: Vanderbilt Giving Day
Giving Day is this Wednesday, April 7. The entire Vanderbilt community is invited to take part in this 24-hour event to help advance the university’s mission of education, discovery and leadership. Read MoreApr 5, 2021